Contents:
- Medical Video: Natural At-Home Remedies : How to Treat Bronchitis Without Antibiotics
- How do you get rid of phlegm in children?
- 1. Using honey
- 2. Consume enough water
- 3. Drink lemon juice
- 4. Bathe with warm water
- Then is there a medicine that can eliminate phlegm in my child?
Medical Video: Natural At-Home Remedies : How to Treat Bronchitis Without Antibiotics
Having phlegm that accumulates in the throat must be very uncomfortable. Especially if it happens to your child. If your child is a toddler, then it will make him very fussy. But calm down, you can remove the phlegm by only using ingredients at home.
How do you get rid of phlegm in children?
There are several ways that you can do to get rid of child phlegm in an easy way and use the ingredients in your home. Then how do you get rid of phlegm in children with natural ingredients?
1. Using honey
As we know that honey actually has many benefits and uses, one of which is to eliminate phlegm. Even experts say if honey has a more effective effect in removing phlegm than with decongestants (phlegm relievers). The darker the color of the honey, the more antioxidants in it and can be more effective to cure the symptoms felt by the child.
Give the child half a teaspoon per 11 kg of child weight. You can give honey to four to five times per day with a dose calculated based on the child's weight at that time.
But remember, if your child is still under 2 years old, then you should not give honey and consult a doctor immediately.
2. Consume enough water
Water is one of the best alternatives to relieve accumulated phlegm. Water is included in the natural decongestant group that you can count on. Besides being able to eliminate child phlegm, consuming water can also help the body fight infections that are happening. Try giving your child warm white water to speed up relieving the accumulated phlegm.
3. Drink lemon juice
Even though the taste is sour, lemon juice is effective for removing phlegm that accumulates in the child's throat. There is no need to give too much lemon juice to children, just one teaspoon per three hours. Make sure your child drinks enough water after consuming lemon juice, because lemon juice can cause the child to become dehydrated.
4. Bathe with warm water
Bathing your child with warm water can help relieve the blocked airway due to the accumulated phlegm. A warm bath for about 10 minutes also has a good effect on health such as smoothing blood flow, cleaning germs more effectively, and relieving cold symptoms.
Then is there a medicine that can eliminate phlegm in my child?
The type of medicine that can be used to remove the accumulated phlegm is the decongestant. You can get this decongestant at the nearest pharmacy around you. but be careful with giving this type of drug to your child. Because if you are wrong in giving drugs to children, children can actually experience poisoning.
You should read the rules for use on the drug packaging. Usually, children under 4 years are not allowed to take these drugs. And if the child's condition does not improve, you should immediately take him to the doctor for further examination.
